Nonprofit · EIN 84-1709436
NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · LOS OSOS, CA 93412
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,355,480 | $1,365,751 | -$10,271 | $337,726 | $134,942 | $202,784 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,025,538 | $1,046,632 | -$21,094 | $230,335 | $17,280 | $213,055 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,310,680
- of which government grants
- $1,275,954
- Program service revenue
- $44,800
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,333
- Other salaries and wages
- $105,468
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $301,609
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,615
- Accounting fees
- $8,485
- Travel
- $49,997
- Depreciation
- $28,156
- Program services (functional)
- $1,365,751
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $230,335
- Total assets, end of year
- $337,726
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $134,942
- Net assets, end of year
- $202,784
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,234
- Gross receipts
- $1,355,480
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIOLET SAGE WALKER | President Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| FRED COLLINS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| CHARITY COLLINS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| ERNEST HOUSTON | CONSULTANT Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZARATE-KHUS | CONSULTANT Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIOLET SAGE WALKER | President Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| FRED COLLINS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| CHARITY COLLINS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| ERNEST HOUSTON | CONSULTANT Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ZARATE-KHUS | CONSULTANT Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6533, LOS OSOS, CA 93412-6533
- In care of
- % FRED COLLINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VIOLET SAGE WALKER, PO BOX 6533, LOS OSOS, CA 93412
- Signed the 990
- VIOLET SAGE WALKER, President
- Phone
- (760) 549-3532
- Website
- www.northernchumash.org
- Return prepared by
- Benedetti & Associates CPA Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-1709436 or by the name NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
NCTCs mission is to offer a foundation for Chumash people to bring our Culture and Heritage back to life, to create dignity with the people, and to educate the public that the Chumash have always been here, we have not gone anywhere, and we will always be here, one continuum. We are Chumash, by our cultural understanding we have lived on the Central Coast of California since time immemorial.
Program accomplishments
- Marine Sanctuary Designation and Cultural Stewardship:The Northern Chumash Tribal Council (NCTC) achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with the official designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This effort culminated more than a decade of advocacy initiated by NCTC in 2013 and built upon generations of community-led stewardship of the Central Coast. The designation became effective in November 2024, establishing a 175-kilometer (approximately 110-mile) marine sanctuary along the Central California coast between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The sanctuary safeguards culturally and biologically significant ocean areas, protecting sacred marine ecosystems and prohibiting new offshore oil and gas drilling, seabed mining, sewage discharges, and ocean dumping.Co-Management and Indigenous Leadership:Following designation, NCTC assumed a recognized co-management and consultative role with NOAA to ensure that Indigenous stewardship principles and traditional ecological knowledge guide all management and planning activities. NCTC continues to represent the interests and voices of Chumash people in decision-making processes, ensuring that tribal ecological, cultural, and historical values remain integral to sanctuary operations, educational outreach, and community engagement initiatives.Environmental Stewardship and Cultural Resource Protection:In collaboration with San Luis Obispo County and local land-use authorities, NCTC actively reviews proposed construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects to ensure compliance with tribal cultural resource protection standards. The organization provides formal evaluations and written determinations regarding potential impacts to sacred sites, burial grounds, and other areas of historical significance. Developers and agencies must demonstrate adequate mitigation or avoidance of harm before approval. This work helps preserve irreplaceable cultural landscapes while fostering collaboration with government agencies and private stakeholders to balance growth and heritage preservation.Land Back and Tribal Land Advocacy:NCTC continues to lead and participate in regional 'Land Back' efforts to return public and private lands within unceded Chumash territories to tribal stewardship. These initiatives involve direct negotiations, educational outreach, and partnerships with local governments, land trusts, and conservation organizations. The Councils efforts aim to restore tribal access, management, and ceremonial connection to ancestral lands for cultural revitalization, habitat protection, and sustainable community benefit.Community Engagement and Education:In addition to its policy and advocacy work, NCTC conducts community educational programs focused on Chumash cultural heritage, traditional ecological knowledge, and ocean conservation. The Council works to strengthen public understanding of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship, fostering mutual respect and collaboration across diverse community and governmental partners.Expenses $1,365,751
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1709436
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $337,726
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,355,480
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,355,480 | $1,365,751 | $337,726 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,025,538 | $1,046,632 | $230,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $937,967 | $819,625 | $249,907 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1709436).
Questions about NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL is 84-1709436.
- Is NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIOLET SAGE WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,355,480, expenses of $1,365,751 and total assets of $337,726 at year end.
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